Sarah sat in the car dazed. She was pretty sure she wasn't attracted to the joker like that but something had changed. She had begun to trust him, enough to trust him to not hurt her at the least. The joker was unpredictable though but something in his eyes told her she was safe. For now.

The rain washed down on her windscreen as she sat in the car with a blank expression. Confusion is so frustrating. She took a deep breath before she turned her car around away from the cold prison and that manic clown.

The rain was getting heavier with thunder erupting the sky. Sarah shuddered as she turned the heating up. She drove through the outskirts of Gotham until she reached her apartment. Before she got out, she took out her phone and looked at her texts.

'How's treating the clown going? x' Katy, her best friend messaged to her.

Sarah smirked to herself as she started messaging 'you have no idea. He's such hard work but he's the joker so it's predictable' she gave a laugh as she clicked send.

The rain had calmed down and Sarah eased out of her car. She slipped her phone in her bag and walked to her apartment.

'Good evening, miss' Harry the doorman called to her.

'Evening' Sarah said as she floated past him. As soon as she got in she went straight for her bed. Her phone beeped in her bag and Sarah heaved herself up to get it 'I would be too scared to even look at him but you are always up for a challenge x' Katy messaged back to her, Sarah smiled to herself. Yes she was strong in that way. She liked to think she was a challenge for the joker too.

Sarah looked out beyond her bedroom. There in the living room on her coffee table was a package. Sarah sat up straight. She walked nervously up to the package and gave it a nudge. How did that get there? She wondered. The package was small and simple. She gingerly picked it up to put it to her ear and shake it. She started undoing the box and as she opened the lid. A feeling of affection came over her. There sat in the bow was a beautiful silver necklace with a little jester hanging off it. It was stunning. Before she got carried away, she rumbled through the contents of the box and a note fell out. 'For my beautiful Jester' it read.

She knew who it was from. The Joker, she gave a little growl as her hands went into fists. Though as much as she tried to get angry at him, she couldn't, it wasn't real. She was hopelessly filled with gratitude and warmth. She shook her head 'what is wrong with me, he's a killer' she whispered to herself.

Sarah jumped as the doorbell rang. She sighed before walking to the door. Katy gave a big smile as she opened the door. 'Hey' she grinned as she walked in. Katy ran a hand through her dyed blonde hair.

'Hey' Sarah said tiredly, she looked back at the box. Her eyes widened and she rushed over to grab it.

'What's that' Katy asked as she pointed at the box.

Sarah gave a full smile 'nothing' she said curtly. She looked down at the note and picked that up swiftly too.

Katy looked at her puzzled 'anything wrong?' she asked as she sat down to look at her best friend.

Sarah turned her back to her and safely put the box in a drawer in one of her cabinets. She looked back 'I'm fine' she replied with another fake smile.

Katy took this with a shrug and cupped her hands together 'so' she said 'what is he like?' she asked with excitement.

Sarah took a seat next to her and knew who she was going on about 'well he's different' she laughed almost to herself 'but I can't really say. I'm sorry but it's a breach of confidentiality' she said professionally.

Katy nudged Sarah 'please. I promise it won't leave this room' she said as she crossed her heart melodramatically.

Sarah shook her head firmly 'no. Sorry. Besides there's nothing to tell, I hardly know him yet' Sarah gathered her hands on her lap elegantly.

'well just enough is once' Katy pressed.

Sarah sent Katy a glower 'please could you just drop it' she asked as politely as she could.

Katy rolled her eyes 'fine' she agreed with a little huff.

Sarah was struggling to keep it together with Katy down her throat. It had nothing to do with Katy with her and the joker. It was private.

Sarah got up 'do you want a cup of tea?' she asked as she started walking to the kitchen.

'No thanks' Katy called back to her. 'I think I should go. Lewis is probably wondering where I go to' she said. Lewis was Katy's boyfriend and most times Sarah liked him. Though on some occasions she did notice a bit of possessiveness from him. Though she never said anything. Katy loved the guy so it was her duty to put up with him for Katy's sake.

Sarah walked back and gave Katy a hug. 'see you soon' she grinned.

'yes' Katy agreed. 'we should make arrangements next week. You haven't had a good night out in ages' she chuckled.

Sarah smacked her arm playfully 'hey! I've had many good nights. I went on that date with that guy you forced me with' she pouted as she folded her arms.

Katy rolled her eyes and pointed her finger at her 'you liked him' she teased knowing full well sarah couldn't wait to get out of there.

Sarah nodded her head sarcastically 'yeah. I so love guys who drone on about themselves' the guy was a self centred jerk. But Katy hadn't known that 'anyway out with you' she joker as her hand led to the door.

'You love me really' she grinned.

Sarah put her hand on the door 'why else do I put up with you?' she laughed.

Katy waggled her finger at her 'goodnight Sarah' she sang.

'Good night to you too' she smiled as she shut the door. Sarah yawned as she sat on her couch to curl up. Before she could help it, she drifted off to sleep.

The joker licked his lips passively. He gave a comic yawn and put his hands behind his head. Counting the tiles was so boring. His eyebrow lifted darkly as he thought about next week's session with Sarah. He could really make her squirm now without those awful chains securing him. No he could have some real fun with his little jester. That reminded him. The gift he sent her, secretly he hoped she liked it but to hell with it if she didn't. He chuckled darkly as he imagined her little hands going into fists with that sexy frustrated expression she did.

He was looking forward to next week. He fidgeted on his bed as he role played many scenes in his head. Many were little fantasises that not even he could speak aloud. And they always involved his Sarah.

He began to picture her luscious hair swinging. Her beautiful eyes that held so many secrets and those lips. He could never get tired at looking at those pouty sensual lips. What had she reduced him to? Some lovesick teenager. His lips snarled in disgust, this was what made him hate her too. Her ability to make him feel.

Ok, phew. i really hope i'm doing the joker justice here. So please give me a shout and give me your opinions because there's no point doing more if no one really cares about it

-Thanks